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单词 running fire
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Definition of running fire in English:

running fire

noun
mass noun
  • 1Rapid and continuous gunshots from a body of troops.

    the brigade engaged in running fire
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Finally, the brigade engaged in ‘running fire,’ with soldiers shooting as quickly as possible to create a cacophony of sound.
    • Still no enemies were being engaged in running fire fights, or surrendering, and all the time casualties were mounting through sustained enemy sniper fire.
    1. 1.1count noun A rapid succession of comments.
      a running fire of criticism
      Example sentencesExamples
      • While he was doing so, with a running fire of commentary from him, the waiter brought in a tray of tea.
      • In his intentions, this running fire of a provocative and fascinating thesis should provoke a healthy optimism.

Definition of running fire in US English:

running fire

nounˈrəniNG ˈfī(ə)r
  • 1Rapid and continuous gunshots from a body of troops.

    the brigade engaged in running fire
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Still no enemies were being engaged in running fire fights, or surrendering, and all the time casualties were mounting through sustained enemy sniper fire.
    • Finally, the brigade engaged in ‘running fire,’ with soldiers shooting as quickly as possible to create a cacophony of sound.
    1. 1.1 A rapid succession of comments.
      a running fire of criticism
      Example sentencesExamples
      • While he was doing so, with a running fire of commentary from him, the waiter brought in a tray of tea.
      • In his intentions, this running fire of a provocative and fascinating thesis should provoke a healthy optimism.
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